Re: [Gecko] Phelsuma confiscation rumor

[Racodactylus]

Word out is they (Phelsuma and a number of very rare Calumma and Fucifer chameleon species) were confiscated by USWS as soon as they entered the country.  From what I've heard, there were a couple of dead animals (chameleons) and the remainder consisted of very healthy and alert specimens.

I don't know if they've been put down deliberately, but I seriously doubt the feds set these animals up promptly or correctly.  I believe protocol is for these to be released to AZA facilities.

--Daniel